Somaphylline

If you are taking birth control pills, dose of Somaphylline Capsule need to be reduced as birth control pills may interfere with clearance of Somaphylline Capsule, increasing its levels and chances of side effects.

Somaphylline Capsule should be taken strictly as advised by the doctor. To avoid an upset stomach it should be taken with food.

One should take proper caution if you are taking furosemide along with Somaphylline Capsule. This is because the combined use of these medicines may decrease the levels of potassium. Hence, regular monitoring of potassium levels is required.

Somaphylline Capsule should be avoided in patients who are allergic to ambroxol, Somaphylline Capsule, or theophylline. Along with that, patients suffering from low blood pressure, irregular heart beats or rhythm or history of heart attack, liver disease or kidney disorder should avoid taking Somaphylline Capsule.

Somaphylline Capsule comprises of theophylline-7 acetate and ambroxol which makes it effective in making the mucus more fluid and clearing the airways easily, thereby making breathing easier. This effect of Somaphylline Capsule works as an added advantage over theophylline. Moreover, it also reduces the need for other medicine used to treat asthma, like salbutamol.